GD
General Dynamics Corporation
NYSE: GD · INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
$338.73
+7.99% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$84.83B
P/E ratio
20.29
P/S ratio
1.61x
EPS (TTM)
$15.44
Dividend yield
1.88%
52W range
$262 – $368
Volume
1.4M
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
5 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+4.1%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+7.8%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+0.5%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-0.5%
Last 2 reports
Positive reaction rate
50%
1 of 2 quarters
Largest single-day move
-4.5%
2026-01-28
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | $4.17 | +1.5% | $366.62 | $349.95 | -4.5% |
| 2025-10-24 | $3.88 | +4.3% | $341.50 | $353.77 | +3.6% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.11 | $4.17 | +1.5% | $14.38B | +7.8% |
| 2025-09-30 | $3.72 | $3.88 | +4.3% | $12.91B | +10.6% |
| 2025-06-30 | $3.55 | $3.74 | +5.4% | $13.04B | +8.9% |
| 2025-03-31 | $3.48 | $3.66 | +5.2% | $12.22B | +13.9% |
| 2024-12-31 | $4.03 | $4.15 | +3.0% | $13.34B | +14.3% |
| 2024-09-30 | $3.51 | $3.35 | -4.6% | $11.67B | +10.4% |
| 2024-06-30 | $3.31 | $3.26 | -1.5% | $11.98B | +18.0% |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.93 | $2.88 | -1.7% | $10.73B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.62 | $3.64 | +0.6% | $11.67B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $2.94 | $3.04 | +3.4% | $10.57B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $2.60 | $2.70 | +3.8% | $10.15B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $16.79 | $56.3B | +7.2% | 16 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $18.56 | $58.8B | +4.5% | 16 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $20.15 | $61.5B | +4.4% | 16 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $21.95 | $64.5B | +5.0% | 16 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $23.85 | $68.1B | +5.6% | 16 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has General Dynamics Corporation beaten earnings estimates?
General Dynamics Corporation has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +4.1% over the last 4 quarters.
How does GD stock react to earnings?
GD stock has moved an average of -0.5% in the trading day following earnings over its last 2 reports, with positive reactions in 50% of those quarters.
What is General Dynamics Corporation's revenue growth rate?
General Dynamics Corporation reported year-over-year revenue growth of +7.8% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +0.5% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for GD in 2026?
Analysts expect General Dynamics Corporation to report EPS of $16.79 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $56.3B, based on estimates from 16 analysts.